Sequoias San Francisco Convalescent Hospital

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• Caring.com5/5

  I have known several people who have lived at The Sequoias San Francisco. My cousins live there now, and in both cases, they've been very happy there. I had lunch with them while I was there, and the setting was good. The only reason I wouldn't go further with it is that it's in San Francisco, and I'm more interested now in the East Bay. The food was quite good, particularly because it had a range of dietary choices. I tried to be a vegetarian, and there were lots of good options. The staff members seemed quite friendly, but I didn't have very much interaction with them. The common areas were quite nice. The dining room had an indoor and outdoor terrace to it. The apartments were nice, but there was a lack of good kitchen facilities. There was barely a kitchen, and that was the biggest drawback, because I wouldn't want to eat all my meals in the dining hall.

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  Family member

  May 7, 2025

• Google5/5

  Staff go out of their way to make sure residents and guests feel welcomed! I have been to three of their locations and all of them have blown me away!!

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  Nov 14, 2024

• Caring.com4/5

  I toured The Sequoias San Francisco. It's a wonderful, comfortable, and friendly place. The rooms were very nice, generously sized with lovely windows, and needed some updating. The staff was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. He answered our questions. The way he showed me around, he was just very good at this job. The dining area was very nice. I didn't eat the food, but I saw it and it looked appetizing. They have a wide variety and a very extensive meal program. So, I was very pleased with the food offerings, its presentation, and the dining area which is inside and outside.

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  Visitor

  Jul 5, 2024

• Google5/5

  Administration and staff are professionals at tending to the needs of the geriatric population - impressed with their care and keen ability to balance safety, comfort and autonomy while upholding the dignity of each resident. Definitely worth a look if it's in your loved one's budget!

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  May 21, 2024

• Google5/5

  Moving my father to an apartment at The Sequoias in San Francisco was the best decision we've ever made for my father, and for our whole family. Up until November 2023, my 91 year old father had been living independently, but fairly isolated, in an apartment in downtown San Francisco. After a series of heart-health related issues, we eventually convinced my father that it was time to move into a senior community where he would not only be able to get care as and when needed, but would also have a community of people his age around him. We found The Sequoias through an online search only to realize later that everyone we talked to heard wonderful things about the place. From the moment we walked through the doors on our first tour, my father (and I) were treated like we already belonged. Sandor Ceballos, our sales-associate, was so kind, thoughtful, patient, and truly met my dad where he was at in the process as he deliberated on a big move like this. Sandor made sure that my dad had every opportunity to experience the community and helped to guide us through the process to become a resident and make the move. We felt so incredibly supported and understood through it all! Now that my dad is moved, settled, and an official resident at The Sequoias, he could not be happier. I receive daily calls from him telling me about the wonderful food, the great entertainment provided and, above all, the incredibly friendly and welcoming residents and staff. He told me that moving to The Sequoias has given him a quality of life he hasn't had in a long time. And when my family and I have joined my dad for dinners or lunches at The Sequoias, we can see everything he's talking about. From the well-kept, beautifully aesthetic facilities, the opportunities for personal enrichment and entertainment, the outings provided, the care and attention of the staff, the friendly and welcoming residents, the delicious, healthy food, and the wonderful apartment my dad now lives in, we feel so incredibly grateful that we found The Sequoias and how it's embraced my father becoming a part of the community.

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  Jan 16, 2024

• Caring.com5/5

  My friend has moved into The Sequoias San Francisco. We are very pleased with this one. We compared it to a couple of others and this one gave us better flexibility. My friend wanted a one- or a two-bedroom unit and it offered the largest unit that we could find of the places that we looked at. We've found the staff to be very friendly. There are lots of activities, lots of choices, and social engagements, and that was important to us, too. This was reasonably close to her old neighborhood, and so that was another plus about it. She is familiar with that part of town, and so it makes her feel more comfortable in terms of getting out and doing things. I've tried their food and I've been looking forward to going back for another meal. It's great. There are a lot of choices, and they all seemed to be good quality. I haven't met anyone that made me feel like I was disrespected or made me feel like they didn't have time to respond to me. Well, we had to wait while the room was renovated, but that means my friend gets a fresh start with the views. I've only been there a couple of times, and the parts that I've seen have been fine. Their activities are one of the top things that we looked for. My friend enjoys going to music and lecture presentations. However, it was expensive. It's top value, but it's very expensive.

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  Family member

  Nov 21, 2022

• Google5/5

  My mother-in-law and her sister have been residents for about 3 years and it has been a great experience. The staff is professional and caring. We were especially thankful for the extra precautions and communications with family members during the worst months of the pandemic. The director, Glen Goddard, leads a wonderful staff and we are thankful for his professionalism and expertise.

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  Oct 23, 2021

• Google5/5

  First my Uncle and then a neighbor moved in to the Sequoias and have been very happy. Staff is great, lovely facility.

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  Feb 17, 2021

• Caring.com5/5

  The Sequoias is beautiful and nice, but it’s also very expensive. It’s in a nice setting and looks like they have nice rooms. They also have entertainment and the place is nicely kept.

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  Visitor

  Aug 18, 2016

• Google5/5

  easy access to good health care very good institutional type food excellent library, excellent exercise classes and facilities excellent planned activities and bus ride to events and shopping

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  Jul 13, 2016

• Google4/5

  The Sequoias is a CCRC offering independent living, assisted living, nursing care, and memory care. The Sequoias offers Life Care contracts, in which monthly fees do not increase with the level of care required (though there still are annual adjustments), and residents who outlive their assets may have their fees assumed by a foundation. The Sequoias has two separate guest parking areas accessible from Geary and from Post. Visitors must check in with their vehicle information at the main entrance. Parking does fill up around lunch time, especially on the weekends. The surrounding neighborhood also has free street parking (2 hour), metered parking, and the Japan Center garage is within walking distance. The staff at The Sequoias is very friendly and helpful. They have a busy calendar of events (e.g. concerts and speakers), activities (e.g. clubs and classes), and excursions (e.g. shopping and cultural).

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  Dec 5, 2015

• Caring.com4/5

  I’m putting in an application at The Sequoias. It is a nice, pleasant place that seemed to have lots of activities. The staff was very nice when we spoke to them. The room looked quite nice. I would recommend them to others. It is in a pleasant, convenient part of town.

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  Visitor

  Nov 30, 2015

• Google5/5

  Like living on a cruise ship at a first class port.

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  Feb 10, 2015

• Caring.com4/5

  For me, Sequoias is the best one. It was very modern. They had a nice dining room. What's nice was that they had larger suites. The other thing also is that, because it is in the city, it has nice restaurants, theaters, and everything around. I think living there would really be wonderful. One thing I like about Sequoias is that there is more space, and the surrounding areas are very interesting. The other thing is that they allow you to remodel the room in the way you want it. Some places don't even let you paint. The lady who took us around was very interested and very knowledgeable.

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  Visitor

  Jan 13, 2015

• Caring.com4/5

  I was looking for a facility for myself and I had visited Sequoias – San Francisco. This facility is on the top of a hill; a bit far, but it's a nice place anyway. The staff seemed very good.

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  Visitor

  Jan 31, 2014

• Caring.com5/5

  Mom is at The Sequoia right now. It's a very nice and beautiful facility. Their cafeteria is beautiful. They have all kinds of activities going on like music and games.

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  Family member

  Sep 26, 2013

• Caring.com5/5

  The line staff are wonderful-dining room ,housekeepers,and maintainance. The administration leaves something to be desired.Imagine , if you wake up feeling blah you can take the elevator down to the clinic. The health center, actually a nursing facility is staffed by wonderful RNs and LVNs. I Know because I have been there following hospitalization. Best of all you hold on to your Medicare card which gives you freedom of choice. The food is of good quality and varied. If you don't like one thing there's something else.you can't go hungry. One of the best decisions I have ever made.

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  Hilda R. · Resident

  Aug 13, 2011

• Caring.com5/5

  The Sequoias is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), with memory care. It's well known in San Francisco; it's been around for 50 years. It's pricey, but the services and other offerings are amazing. I've referred residents there, so I know it well. It's located in Nob Hill, one of the nicest parts of the city--near Union Square shopping. Parking is horrible (expensive garage parking only), but it's close to public transportation. The facility itself is extremely nice and offers a choice of studio apartments, 1 BR, and 2 BR units. All the apartments are huge and all except the studios come with a kitchenette. There are also beautiful garden areas and breathtaking views of the Bay. The staff is there 24 hours, 7 days a week, and they're all licensed in their areas. There are also lots of activities and amenities: - nail care - beauty and barber shops - a full fitness center - gift shop - sewing center - a non-denominational chapel It's also pet friendly, and the food is very good. They have a licensed chef and offer three meals a day, plus something they call their Dining Light program for those who are watching their weight. One other nice plus: They keep about 5 guest suites for residents' family and friends.

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  Visitor

  Aug 2, 2011

• Caring.com5/5

  I've had both clients and friends at The Sequoias (a continuing care retirement community), and I've found that they deal with all levels of care well. The staff is very good. There always seems to be someone around; all needs are well covered by knowledgeable people. One couple I know, in particular, told me that they were independent when they moved in but the husband's health has declined a lot, and the staff has been very helpful to them through that transition. It's centrally located on Geary Blvd. on Cathedral Hill, with about 15 churches of all faiths around it. Walking is easy, and bus lines are good. Parking can be difficult, but I've always found space on the street without having to put money in a meter. The apartments range from small studios to large suites. There's good lighting, and they're nicely laid out. The building itself is a tower, and most of the apartments have good views. The food is very, very good. There are a lot of buffet choices, as well as the ability to order from a menu. There's also an active residents council, which is good. It's a very active, involved community. In addition to all the scheduled activities--a large choice that appeals to different interests--the residents do a lot on their own. Small groups get together to walk to the library or to go to theater performances, for example. There's a nice sense of community.

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  Visitor

  Jul 28, 2011

• Caring.com5/5

  I moved here with my wife four years ago. We were ready to downsize from our house, but were a little worried about the move. But we really found it was easy to adjust to living here. It was just like moving into a small house. And it's a very open, welcoming community. If you come in alone, it's easy to join in with other individuals"”or organize a group of people to join. As far as I know, there are no cliques. My wife was not in as good health as I am, and she died recently. That was an adjustment, but I can't think of any place I'd rather age than here. A lot of people move here from somewhere else and don't have local ties. For them, the in-house activities are especially important"”exercise, Spanish and French classes, music appreciation, Saturday night movies, performing arts presentations, even a rotating art gallery and studio. There are 51 different committees you can join if you want to participate in that kind of thing. There are about 250 apartments and 320 people living here. The youngest people are in their 60s, but there are several in their 100s who are still bright and sparkling. About 10% are couples; 30% men and the rest are widows and single women who have never been married. The women especially seem to be good support for one another. As for housing, there are many different kinds of accommodations"”from studios units with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. You pay the same no matter what your level of care. If you move in completely independent, you pay the same as those who need assisted living or more extensive nursing care. That's a big plus. It's kind of like prepaid long-term care. Also, the food is quite good. I usually eat in the dining room, which has two sides"”one is buffet, which is more casual; the other side is served side"”a little more formal. We always have eight flavors of ice cream every day, so my grandchildren actually ask to come visit. Party facilities are also available"”two social rooms on the roof level, good for parties or family gatherings. I use those rooms for my bridge group. The staff is wonderful. I don't know how they've been able to find such friendly, patient and accommodating people. And finally, the location is superb. Public transportation is excellent. You can get a cab within 15 minutes, except on Friday nights. Buses are prevalent"”easy to get to anywhere from here. For people who can't get around on their own, there's an organized bus trip every day. The biggest challenge is that it's a big place. Some people have not lived in a group living situation. SO for them, living with over 300 people and eating in a group dining room is a big adjustment. Another drawback for some people might be that there' s no Alzheimer's care here now, but I understand that they're looking toward putting in a memory unit.

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  Sequoias R. · Resident

  May 24, 2011